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My Whirlpool Washer is Leaking
When your Whirlpool washer is leaking water, first check underneath the machine and around the drain pump, since a cracked pump housing, damaged pump, or worn bearings can cause a washing machine leak. The drain pump is not repairable, so replace it if it is leaking. Next, inspect the tub-to-pump hose, drain hose, fill hose, and other washer hoses for splits, loose connections, or worn clamps. A torn tub seal can let water reach the tub bearing, so replacing the tub seal and bearing kit may be necessary. This is a major repair that requires disassembling much of the washer. Also check that the dispenser drawer is fully closed and not cracked. If you have a front-load washer, using the wrong detergent or too much detergent can create excess suds that escape through the overflow system and make the washer leak from the bottom or underneath. Unplug the washer and shut off the water before inspecting it. Enter your model number to find the exact replacement drain pump, hose, tub seal, bearing kit, or dispenser drawer for your specific Whirlpool washing machine.
01 - Whirlpool Washing Machine Hose
Hoses apart from the fill hose or drain hose could be reponsible for a leaking washer. You should inspect all of the appliance's hoses, such as tub-to-pump hoses, for damage or loose connections and replace if necessary.
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02 - Whirlpool Washing Machine Drain Pump
The drain pump pumps water out the drain hose. If the drain pump is cracked or damaged, or if the bearings are worn out, the drain pump may leak water. The drain pump is not repairable—if the pump is leaking water, replace it.
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03 - Whirlpool Washing Machine Tub Seal and Bearing Kit
The tub seal might be torn, causing water to leak from the seal. If the tub seal is leaking water, water may leak through the tub seal and into the tub bearings. This can cause the bearings to fail. For this reason, if the tub seal is leaking water, replace both the tub seal and the tub bearings. Be aware that this is a complicated repair and will require disassembling most of the washer.
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04 - Whirlpool Washing Machine Tub Seal
The tub seal might be torn, causing water to leak from the seal. If the tub seal is leaking water, water may leak through the tub seal and into the tub bearings. This can cause the bearings to fail. For this reason, if the tub seal is leaking water, replace both the tub seal and the tub bearings. Be aware that this is a complicated repair and will require disassembling most of the washer.
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05 - Whirlpool Washing Machine Dispenser Drawer
If a washer is leaking water, you should confirm the dispenser drawer is completely closed and free of damage. If the drawer is cracked, the component could be responsible for the leak and should be replaced.
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06 - Wrong type or incorrect amount of detergent
If you have a front-load washer, be certain that you are using an HE - high efficiency - detergent. HE detergent is formulated to be low-sudsing and to be used with the lower water levels utilized by front-load washers. Front-load washers have a small overflow system usually on the back of the appliance. If you have too many suds, they are probably escaping from there.
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07 - Whirlpool Washing Machine Tub-to-Pump Hose
The tub-to-pump-hose might be split or torn. If the tub-to-pump-hose is damaged, replace it. Do not attempt to cut off the damaged piece of hose and stretch the hose to fit the pump. Stretching the hose will put strain on the remainder of the hose and may cause the hose to suddenly rupture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my Whirlpool washer leaking from the bottom?
Can a tub seal cause my washing machine to leak?
Why is my front-load washer leaking from the dispenser?
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